"American Horror Story: Hotel," "Game of Thrones," "The Walking Dead" Among TV Honorees
The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local706) has announced winners of its Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards in 23 categories of film, television, commercials and live theater. Among winners in the film categories were “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Cinderella,” “Furious 7” and “Pitch Perfect 2.”
Television winners included “American Horror Story: Hotel,” “Game of Thrones,” “Dancing With the Stars,” “The Walking Dead” and “Scream Queens.” The awards took place at Paramount Studios Theatre on Saturday night (2/20) before an audience of more than 700, including guild members, industry executives and press. MUAHS President Sue Cabral-Ebert presided over the awards ceremony with Loni Love of "The Real" serving as host.
Johnny Depp presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to Oscar-winning make-up artist Ve Neill ("The Hunger Games," "Face Off") and Oscar-winning hair stylist Yolanda Toussieng ("Insurgent").
Here’s a rundown of winners:
MAKE-UP ARTIST AND HAIR STYLIST GUILD AWARD WINNERS FOR FEATURE LENGTH MOTION PICTURE (FEATURE FILMS):
BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP
FURIOUS 7
Make-Up Artists: James Mackinnon, Autumn Butler, Roxy D’Alonzo
BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING
PITCH PERFECT 2
Hair Stylists: Cheryl Marks, Meagan Herrera, Daina Daigle
BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
Make-Up Artists: Lesley Vanderwalt, Nadine Prigge, Ailie Smith
BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING
CINDERELLA
Hair Stylists: Carol Hemming, Orla Carroll, Wakana Yoshihara
BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
Make-Up Artists: Damian Martin, Elka Wardega, Jaco Snyman
TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA SERIES:
BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP
DANCING WITH THE STARS
Make-Up Artists: Zena Shteysel, Angela Moos, Patti Bortoli
BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING
DANCING WITH THE STARS
Hair Stylists: Mary Guerrero, Kimi Messina, Jennifer Guerrero
BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP
GAME OF THRONES
Make-Up Artist: Jane Walker
BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING
GAME OF THRONES
Hair Stylists: Kevin Alexander, Candice Banks
BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS
THE WALKING DEAD
Make-Up Artists: Greg Nicotero, Garrett Immel
TELEVISION MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION (M.O.W):
BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP
SCREAM QUEENS
Make-Up Artists: Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kelley Mitchell, Melissa Buell
BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING
WHITNEY
Hair Stylists: Emanuel Millar, Rhonda O’Neal
BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
Make-Up Artists: Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Sarah Tanno
BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
Hair Stylists: Monte C Haught, Darlene Brumfield, Frederic Aspiras
BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
Make-Up Artists: Eryn Krueger Mekash, Michael Mekash, David Anderson
FOR COMMERCIALS AND MUSIC VIDEOS:
BEST MAKE-UP
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL PROMO
Make-Up Artists: Kerry Herta, Jason Collins
BEST HAIR STYLING
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
Stylists: Nicole Alkire, Marissa Smith
FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS (LIVE STAGE):
BEST MAKE-UP
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Make-Up Artists: Vanessa Dionne, Rheanne Garcia, Deborah Bryan
BEST HAIR STYLING
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Hair Stylists: Vanessa Dionne, Cassandra Russek
FOR CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMMING:
BEST MAKE-UP
HENRY DANGER
Make-Up Artists: Michael Johnston, Patti Brand Reese, Melanie Mills
BEST HAIR STYLING
HENRY DANGER
Hair Stylists: Joe Matke, Roma Goddard, Mary Lum
FOR DAYTIME TELEVISION:
BEST MAKE-UP
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Make-Up Artists: Patricia Denney, Marlene Mason, Kathy Jones
BEST HAIR STYLING
THE REAL
Hair Stylist: Roberta Gardener Rogers
Sinners and Saints Adds Apple Pie To Its Branded Menu
Bicoastal Sinners and Saints--the multidisciplinary studio overseen by managing director/executive producer Heather Heller, and partners/EPs Yann Henric and Thomas Carroll--has added Apple Pie Tabletop to its roster for branded content. Known for its food and beverage content creation, Apple Pie comprises the husband-and-wife team of director/DP Gene Dubin and director/art director Alisa Volodina. In addition to representation, the move expands Apple Pie’s production capabilities through the combination of its centrally located full-service studio in New York and a newly established mobile studio in Los Angeles. Apple Pie recently teamed with Sinners and Saints on a Wienerschnitzel project created by Innocean.
“We believe that our dual studio strategy positions us uniquely in the competitive landscape of food and beverage storytelling,” said Heller. “By blending the artistry of the New York studio with the flexibility of our Los Angeles location, we can tailor our productions to meet the unique demands of each project, regardless of geography.”
“Working with Sinners and Saints in the demanding field of tabletop was an absolute pleasure,” shared Apple Pie Tabletop in a joint statement. “Warm welcome, unwavering support and dedication--everything a director can ask for. The entire experience was both enjoyable and rewarding. We will not miss an opportunity to collaborate with them again.”
“The first thing you notice is that Apple Pie has beautiful work,” Heller observed. “Having worked with them, I can say that Gene and Alisa are extremely meticulous and detail-oriented; their combination of talent and agility appeals to agencies and clients.” Also appealing to Heller is Apple Pie Tabletop’s brisk international... Read More